- 1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE DRIVERS
- 1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE MANUAL
- 1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE PLUS
- 1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE SERIES
If you’d like to read more about it or register to bid you can click here to visit the listing on Mecum. It has a 12 bolt rear axle, a new dual chamber exhaust, bucket seats, and a console restored to factory style black vinyl.ĭuring the restoration the car was fitted with new glass (with weather stripe and gaskets), it also now has an upgraded stereo, a new Vintage Air air conditioning system, new power disc brakes, and one-piece Scott Drake wheels with raised letter tires. We have 66 cars for sale listed as chevrolet 1965 chevelle malibu ss.
1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE SERIES
The 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS you see here benefits from a complete frame-up rebuild, it still has its original numbers-matching 396/325 hp engine and power is sent back through an upgraded 200R4 transmission with overdrive. For the 1966 model year, the Chevy Chevelle SS 396 became a series unto itself. The 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS Shown Here The styling and performance of the third generation El Camino remains popular with collectors and enthusiasts today and they typically fetch a price premium over the more recent models. Strato bucket seats, a center console, power front disc brakes, and the Positraction rear end were optional extras.
1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE DRIVERS
The significant power output of the engine did catch more than a few El Camino SS drivers by surprise, the front-weight bias of the cars (with an empty rear tray of course) combined with the rear-wheel drive made it startlingly easy to spin the rear tires – much to the delight of any fan of burnouts.Ĭhevrolet built the third generation El Camino on the Chevelle station wagon/four-door sedan platform, and it also shared some Chevelle Malibu exterior and interior trim.
1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE MANUAL
The standard El Camino SS came with a three-speed manual transmission however buyers could opt for either a four-speed or an automatic. This engine was built with solid lifters, big-port heads, and an 800 cfm Holley four-barrel carburettor on a low-rise aluminum intake manifold. The 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS you see here was part of the third generation of the El Camino, the SS was the highest performance version and was fitted with a Turbo-Jet 396 cu. These vehicles became major cultural touchstones in the United States and in Australia, though they’ve largely fallen from favour in recent years.
There were a number of benefits to this design – the key advantage is the improved handling over a regular pickup truck, and that these vehicles frequently have all the creature comforts of their road car siblings.Ĭoupe utility vehicles, known as “ utes” in Australia, have been a popular choice for people who need to carry loads but don’t want a traditional pickup. The El CaminoĬhevrolet sold five generations of the El Camino between 19, and they all shared the same basic characteristics: they were based on a road car platform with a front engine, rear wheel drive layout, they had two doors and a pickup bed in the back with a fold down tailgate. Price: $49,900.The Chevrolet El Camino SS was the high performance version of the standard El Camino – a car that had been released in the 1959 model year to compete with the successful Ford Ranchero pickup.Īrguably the El Camino would go on to the the more famous of the two, and the most famous of the American coupe utility vehicles. Thank you very much for your understanding.Īlso published at Want to buy this car? or Auction interference will be subject to legal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. do not bid! Bidders must be able to pay cash or have all loans pre-approved before bidding on this vehicle! Unqualified bidding. If you do not intend to purchase this item. Thank you and good luck! You are entering into a legal binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above. Negative feedback bidders or ZERO feedback bidders please contact me before bidding. Of the 201 built, only about 70 are known to exist. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser but I will try to help anyway I can. SS396 is certainly considered one of the rarest and arguably the most desirable Chevelle today. I reserve the right to terminate this auction at any time. May sell to the highest bidder if reserve is not met and will entertain offers before end of auction.
All inspections and confirmation of condition are the responsibility of the buyer. or Cash in person within 5 days of auction ending. 00 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of the close of this auction. Notice To Bidders: High Bidder to send $500. Only driven or trailered to shows since restored. This car was built to be a show car and is a multiple trophy winner. Transmission is 2 speed HD aluminum Powerglide. big oval chambered ported and polished heads and much more.
1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE PLUS
Weiand Action Plus aluminum high rise intake. This is a 1968 El Camino with SS trim.Įngine: Custom built Yenko inspired 427 Big Block with Keith Black pistons. Selling off the last car of my collection.